Snapper, Lane – Hook & line

Lane Snapper are found in the Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina and Bermuda to southern Brazil, and throughout the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean region. They reach a maximum size of 60 cm and can live for 19 years.Lane Snapper spawn offshore during summer and can produce hundreds of thousands of eggs.

The abundance of Lane Snapper in the US South Atlantic and Caribbean region is currently unknown. They are caught with a variety of fishing gears including hook and line, which causes little damage to the seafloor and results in little bycatch.